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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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